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Dorchester Co.

Dorchester County is offering a way for seniors to trade their time in exchange for their...

Open Applications for Senior Tax Work-Off Program in Dorchester County

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Molly McBride
Dorchester County is offering a way for seniors to trade their time in exchange for their county property tax.

Georgetown Co.

The robbery happened at 10:30 p.m. on 9006 Pleasant Hill Dr.

Georgetown authorities searching for armed robbery suspects

Updated: 23 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Georgetown County deputies are investigating a Sunday night armed robbery at a Dollar General.

Georgetown Co.

Troopers say it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday night on Highmarket Street near Redick Road.

1 killed in in Georgetown Co. auto-pedestrian collision

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian collision in Georgetown County Sunday night.

News

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Big Red Box

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By Live 5 Web Staff
If you're watching Live 5 News and you hear one of our anchors mention more information being in the "Big Red Box," that's this page.

Charleston Co.

Charleston mayor honors retired educator on her 100th birthday

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By Patrick Phillips and Ann McGill
The Holy City is honoring a retired teacher who celebrates a major milestone Sunday.

Charleston Co.

James Island Connector reopens after 3 car crash

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Charleston Police say the James Island Connector is back open to traffic after a Sunday night crash.

Charleston Co.

Lanes back open on I-526W near Leeds Ave. exit after crash

Updated: 55 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is reporting that a crash that impacted traffic on I-526 has cleared.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry activists gather to address police brutality

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By Emily Johnson
Community members and organizations gathered Sunday evening to hold a vigil to remember the life of Tyre Nichols, who died after fatal encounters with law enforcement.

Berkeley Co.

2 killed in Berkeley Co. wrong-way crash

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an early Sunday morning crash near Summerville that killed two people.

Charleston Co.

2 displaced by Charleston Co. house fire

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Two people are without their home after being displaced by a Saturday night fire.
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The Murdaugh Cases

Day 11: Second full week of testimony in Murdaugh trial begins Monday

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
The judge presiding over the Alex Murdaugh murder trial will likely decide this week whether jurors will hear about the financial crime charges Murdaugh faces.

State

Nearly 400-pound white shark pings off Myrtle Beach coast again

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
OCEARCH said the juvenile shark named Jekyll has spent its time in the area over the past month.

State

Day 10: Crew suspends daily searches for boater missing from North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A Grand Strand rescue crew says it is suspending daily searches for a boater who’s been missing for over a week.

The Murdaugh Cases

Judge to decide this week on allowing financial crime evidence in Murdaugh trial

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
A judge will likely rule this week whether jurors will hear testimony on nearly 100 other charges disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh faces.

Berkeley Co.

Report: Fight led to deadly Moncks Corner bar shooting

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Berkeley County deputies are investigating a late January bar shooting that left one dead and two hurt.

Dorchester Co.

Gun violence survivors, victims’ families receive free self-care day

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Lowcountry gun violence survivors and organizations gathered Saturday for the survivors to receive free beauty treatments.

Berkeley Co.

Police respond to incident in Hanahan

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:04 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood and Rey Llerena
The Hanahan Police Department is investigating an incident Saturday night in the Otranto neighborhood.

Charleston Co.

Charleston flights to resume after U.S. downs Chinese balloon

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Dylan Leatherwood and The Associated Press
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.

State

Democrats make SC first primary voting state

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:47 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Democrats are poised to reorder their presidential primary schedule beginning next year by making South Carolina the leadoff spot instead of Iowa.

Charleston Co.

Pence to meet with law enforcement during Charleston visit on Monday

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:39 AM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will make his ninth visit to the Charleston area since leaving office this Monday.

Charleston Co.

Jobs report shows business is booming in Lowcountry, across county

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:57 AM EST
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By Andrew Rowan
Even though the country saw massive layoffs from technology companies last month, the absence of layoffs from small and medium-sized local businesses mean that business is booming in the Lowcountry.

African American Voices

The Citadel hosts third annual Black History Month parade

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
The third annual Black History Month parade at the Citadel is in the books.

Charleston Co.

Lanes reopen on Ravenel Bridge after car fire

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:37 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
First responders are on scene of a vehicle fire on the Ravenel Bridge Friday night, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry experts explain link between heart and mental health

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Heart health and mental health are often viewed separately, but Trident Medical Care wants people to understand how the two are connected.

Charleston Co.

AT&T expands coverage to rural areas across Lowcountry

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
The South Carolina Broadband Office announced a project with AT&T to expand the company’s coverage to 9,000 customers located in Greenville and Charleston.

State

Bipartisan legislation would help more kinship caregivers in SC

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
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By Mary Green
About one in four children currently in the state of South Carolina’s foster system are living with a relative who is not their parent.

Charleston Co.

St. John’s Fire District responds to record number of calls in 2022

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:18 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
Serving Johns Island, Kiawah Island and nearby West Ashley and North Charleston, the St. John’s Fire District responded to 3,972 incidents in 2022.

Regional

‘One day at a time’: Family reflects on 11-year-old’s recovery after dog attack

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By Sydney Hood
Monday will mark one month since an 11-year-old boy lost his ear and most of his scalp in a violent dog attack. We spoke with Justin’s family for the first time since they filed a lawsuit against the dog owner.

The Murdaugh Cases

Maid’s son tells judge Alex Murdaugh took $4M for her death

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM EST
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By Steven Ardary and The Associated Press
Prosecutors at Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial are asking a judge to allow jurors to hear from the son of the family's housekeeper who says Murdaugh promised to take care of them when she died in a fall, but kept a $4 million settlement for himself.

The Murdaugh Cases

BLOG: Day 10: Judge hears more on Murdaugh’s financial situation without jury

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:19 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
A judge is expected to hear additional testimony from banking officials Friday morning as he decides whether the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial will hear it.

State

South Carolina lawmakers consider increasing fine for ‘slowpoke’ drivers

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
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By Ale Espinosa
Slower drives in South Carolina could soon see an increased fine under state law.

Dorchester Co.

Women supporting women on ‘National Go Red Day’

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Elisheva Wimberly
A group of physicians and leaders with Trident Healthcare came together to help build a house on Friday.

Charleston Co.

Peninsula storm surge project receives federal authorization to move forward

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
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By Rey Llerena
A planned $1.3 billion project to help control storm surge on the Charleston peninsula has received key approval from the federal government, allowing it to move into its next phase.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley Co. School District to introduce new sales tax aimed at education improvements

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
People in Berkeley County will notice an additional sales tax on their shopping receipts in less than a month.

State

Five charged in connection with the killing of Alvin S. Glenn inmate

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Chris Joseph
Five men have been charged in connection with the killing of an Alvin S. Glenn inmate.

Charleston Co.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle, Charleston Police say

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:51 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Charleston Police have confirmed the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle early Friday morning near the Crosstown has died after being taken to an area hospital.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston Police search for missing 16-year-old girl

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:05 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Police are searching for a teenager who has been reported missing from her home in North Charleston.

Charleston Co.

Museum wants to reach community for Black History Month despite delayed opening

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
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By Molly McBride
The International African American Museum is hosting a variety of free classes in honor of Black History Month.

Charleston Co.

Threat found in Charleston school restroom unsubstantiated, police say

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:18 AM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Charleston Police have confirmed they increased their presence at one of its middle schools after the discovery of a message in a boys’ restroom.

Charleston Co.

Campaign encourages everyone to ‘Go Red’ Friday for a good cause

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:21 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
You might notice more people wearing the color red Friday and for some, it’s an important wardrobe choice to support women’s health.

Charleston Co.

Red Lobster announces West Ashley location closure

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:56 AM EST
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By Marissa Lute
The Red Lobster location in West Ashley is permanently closed, according to a spokesperson with the company.

Georgetown Co.

Sewage issues force some Andrews businesses to close

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
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By Andrew Rowan
The community of Andrews is looking for answers after the state health department shut down three local businesses due to sewage issues.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry flower shop celebrates 90 years in business

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
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By Live 5 Web Staff
From birthdays, holidays, weddings and more, a West Ashley flower shop has helped the Lowcountry celebrate so many special occasions for decades.

Charleston Co.

National Adderall shortage impacts Lowcountry pharmacies

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
One Lowcountry pharmacist says less than 20% of the normal number of tablets that one Adderall wholesaler provides is currently in stock.

State

Bill that could restart lethal injections in SC advances to Senate floor

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
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By Mary Green
A bill that could restart lethal injections in South Carolina is now awaiting a debate at the State House.

Colleton Co.

Largest economic investment in its history coming to Colleton County

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
Colleton County is celebrating the groundbreaking of its biggest industrial development.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Landfill fails DHEC inspections for months

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:17 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
Problems continue at the Charleston County Landfill as the facility keeps failing monthly South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control inspections.

The Murdaugh Cases

Judge still deciding if Murdaugh jury will hear about alleged financial crimes

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary, Blair Sabol, Cameron Bopp and Jeffrey Collins
The judge presiding over the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is allowing testimony on Murdaugh’s alleged financial crimes, but so far, not with the jury present.

State

Suspect shot and killed after stabbing K9 in Spartanburg, deputies say

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:14 PM EST
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By Freeman Stoddard
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed that agents are responding to an officer-involved shooting in Spartanburg.

Charleston Co.

City unveils first draft of new ordinance to expand EV charging infrastructure

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:55 PM EST
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By Rey Llerena
The City of Charleston has unveiled the first draft of an ordinance to add more charging infrastructure for electric cars that would only apply to new buildings within city limits.
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